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August 20, 2004

Who's Sexy?

In Style magazine had its readers vote on who they find sexy.

Beyonce was voted the sexiest songbird.

Ben Affleck was named the sexiest leading man. Affleck and his brother Casey were voted the sexiest siblings.

Jennifer Aniston was named the sexiest leading lady - and part of the sexiest couple with Brad Pitt.

Elisha Cuthbert was tops in the categories of sexiest female in a TV drama and sexiest rising female star.

--Ok, those aren't bad choices. But I think they were smoking crack on their choice for sexiest male singer: Clay Aiken. Are you joking me? There is NOTHING sexy about him? He's the goofiest looking guy I've seen in ages.


Posted by Lawren at August 20, 2004 08:56 AM

You Said

If he's sexy, then I must be irresistable.

Says: M@ at August 20, 2004 08:58 AM

Clay Aiken?!?! WTF??? He looks like an anemic hobbit.

Says: Whitters at August 20, 2004 09:34 AM

Did you consider that gay men may have been voting for Clay?

Says: Jeff B. at August 20, 2004 09:47 AM

Agreed. Hadn't thought about the gay guy vote though.

Says: Nanc' at August 20, 2004 10:12 AM

Um, don't blame the gay guys for this. No gay man I know would pick Clay over Justin, Enrique, or just about anyone else. The real voters in this poll are either 1)14 year old teenage girls who don't realize the man they love is gay and will repeat that mistake the rest of their life or 2)Helen Keller.

Says: chuck at August 20, 2004 10:25 AM

Clay Aiken is to sexy as Rosie O'Donnell is to swimsuit model,

Says: garybibb at August 20, 2004 11:32 AM

I'm in general disagreement with the whole list..but Clay Aiken definitely is just so "NOT" sexy.

Says: Andrea at August 20, 2004 04:23 PM

I'm glad someone else said it first. I saw Clay Aiken on the list too and I was like WTF ?!?!?

Says: Skerdog at August 20, 2004 05:06 PM

With Andrea on this. General disagree with the whole list...except for Beyonce.

Says: Lynne at August 20, 2004 09:44 PM

I agree with you on the Clay Aiken thing. Not sexy. I also do not think of Ben as a sexy leading man - puuulese.

Says: Lori at August 21, 2004 02:06 PM

Clay Aiken made the list? What about William Hung?

Says: Norman at August 21, 2004 08:57 PM

WHY ARE YOU SURPRISED ABOUT CLAY AIKEN?

Allow me to explain. Clay's fanbase includes people of ALL ages, MORE women than men; he is NOT gay... This article is for all of you who don't have a clue as to who Clay really is...

Why it Makes Perfect Sense that Clay Aiken Is the Sexiest Male Singer
by Diane Sprague (2004/08/19)

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For those of you who were surprised at Clay Aiken’s being selected the sexiest singer for the InStyle magazine poll, I would like to offer this crash course in female sexuality. The media has some pretty harebrained ideas about what woman want, so it is time for a Masters & Johnson’s type earth shattering presentation about the reality of what is actually going on in our heads because I think it is utterly fascinating.

First of all, women want their imaginations to be captured. A month ago, I had a long plane trip ahead of me so I stopped at a bookstore and picked up the book, The Scarlet Pimpernel. It was about an intelligent woman who surprised everyone by marrying a man who we considered to be rather empty-headed and clumsy. Over time she forgets what it was that made him initially attractive to her and she starts to lose her love for him. She then discovers that he is the notorious Scarlet Pimpernel, a mysterious figure who helps the aristocratic people escape the guillotine during the Reign of Terror. Of course, she falls madly back in love with him again. It was rather corny at times, but I had to smile at the image of an awkward, seemingly unattractive male hiding a wonderful mysterious hero under the façade. This literary figure comes back to us in other forms. One that readily comes to mind is Clark Kent hiding the superman underneath his nerdy exterior. There is something that wholly captures our imaginations about such a character. And, yes, this is why we like Clay. I love when he wears his glasses, lets his ears stick out, and allows his hair to get a bit messed up. It’s so appealing because we can see what is behind it all. We can hear it when he sings.

Secondly, we like men with character, substance, and integrity. No, we do not like the bad boys who treat us poorly. If we go through a stage when we do, it is only because we are hoping for some truth to the myth that under the bad boy exterior is something much better, something good. Most of us wise up pretty quickly. It becomes very apparent, very quickly that under the bad boy exterior is a pouty, wimpy bully who has about as much appeal as wet gym socks. Plus there are too many of those bozos floating around and they become tedious and dull very quickly. What is truly appealing is the rare man who makes good choices, stands up for what he believes in, and shows the strength of character to rise above petty souls who would like to pull him down. We have seen all that in Clay. He’s not perfect. Humans don’t get that far, but those who start heading in the right direction definitely get our attention.

Third, there is something he does when he sings that drives us crazy. I am not going to analyze this. Just watch a few downloads of him singing I Survived You. You will not figure it out what it is exactly, but I guarantee you will be seeing something primal that drives women wild. Enough said.

Fourth, he likes kids. Most woman like kids too, unless it had been a long day and they are fighting about who touched whom and a Homer Simpson chokehold begins to seem like an truly effective form of discipline. But mostly we do, and men who like them too make far more sense to us then those who don’t. Gentleness in a strong male is vastly appealing.

Fifth, he teases us with his sexuality. He hides it and therefore it becomes incredibly apparent. He layers his clothes and only lets us catch little glimpses of something. We catch it in his eyes, his voice, and his hands. We catch it in our imaginations where everything wonderful is hidden. His morality lets us trust him. It lets us know it’s real.

Lastly, even if that voice came from someone who looks like Tom Arnold, we would have fallen in love and redefined male beauty to go with that wonderful sound. Woman like singers. Woman like great singers. We are smart in that way. Singers can help us find places in our imaginations that we never knew existed.

So, as you can see, it really should be no surprise that Clay won the poll. What is truly surprising is that many people are shocked. They are buried in their misconceptions about what woman want. They need to pay attention. We are speaking very clearly when we tell the world how much we love Clay.

Think this writer and I are in the 'minority'? Check this out & have a great day! :)

Finding Clay Aiken
A Complete List of Clay Aiken Sites

Clay Aiken on the road

A Clay Aiken Christmas (NBC)

Clay Nation News - daily e-mail for Clay news


Look under the following categories for these New Sites added: November 6, 2004

Websites: Clay Aiken-Simply the Best; ClayFans.com; The Nervous System
Message Boards: The Clay Dawgs;
Photos: Claymaniacs Photo Gallery, CMBNC photos
Tour Photos: Buzztechie; Spotlightlover
Yahoo Groups: Clay A Fans;
Fun/Misc: Claytionary, I am Not a Claymate, 6 Degrees of Separation


November 2004
The 3 to See

Must see sites will rotate monthly


Denise Perry is Not A Claymate

Touch of Clay

Clay Maniacs







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bios/news/picts
forums/mp3s/etc Websites
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Aiken's Alley
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The Home of Clay Aiken
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Airplay Central
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NEWS14 North Carolina-Clay Hometown News
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WCNC (North Carolina news)
IdolAiken
The Analyst - A comprehensive study of the beauty of Clay Aiken

CelebritySpider.com
Official TRL Team
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VH1-Artist page
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Angel in Disguise

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Complete List-383 Clay groups
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Clay Aiken's Journal-FAN FICTION

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Denise Perry is Not A Claymate

6 Degrees of Separation




Fanlistings

More Fanlistings

Fanlistings

Love of my life
Invisible
Adorkable

Diversity of a Claymate
Solitaire
No More Sad Songs

Forever
Get That Feeling - A "Run to me" Fanlisting
Just thinking about The Way

Above the Clouds - An On The Wings of Love Fanlisting
Measure of a Man
is the word - A fanlisting for Clay and Grease

Clay & Someone Elses Star
American Idol2 -Idolized
Hopelessly Taken- (A Touch Fanlisting)




NOSTALGIA SITES
No longer updating but great historical material NOSTALGIA SITES
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Achin' 4 Clay Aiken
Taken By Aiken
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Clay PLZ
The Clay Clan
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PS. STILL DON"T THINK HE'S WORHTY?

From the 'It's Really Not Just Us Files'


Quote:
Spoke to a friend of mine tonight from my music industry days in Nashville. I haven't talked to him in quite a while. He's done everything with practically everybody. U2, McCartney, Elton John, Springsteen, Rolling Stones, Jackson Browne, Phil Collins, Moody Blues, Santana, Matchbox 20...names keep coming, I could go on and on. He's a musician, songwriter, engineer, producer...truly brilliant and deeply inner connected.

Right away I'm dying to talk to him about Clay, get his reaction. I don't have to wait at all. He asks what I'm up to and I tell him. Of course Clay comes into the conversation.

"Now there's a guy who's going places," he says.

"You think so?" I ask.

"Oh yeah. He is THE buzz right now. And in the circles he's really kind of a mystery."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, you know at first with the Idol thing it was like, okay, flash and burn...fifteen minutes and poof. But he shocked the hell out of everybody when they really heard him. He's got a voice that made everybody pretty much drop their pants."

(I'm seriously biting my lip now.)

He continues. "You know the music industry right now is floundering...it's all over the place. Sure, it has it's peaks and valleys, but there's no defining element. I'm telling you...he could be it. There's a buzz and it's everywhere, at every level. I hear it in the studios, I hear it from the execs, I hear it from musicians...this kid is shaking the rafters. He's going to be around for a long time, and he's already a force to be reckoned with."

"So why won't they play him on the radio?" I ask.

"Radio is and has always been a mafia. With what he's got...who cares if he's on the radio? Ten years from now...hell, two years from now he will be so huge that will be a joke. People are already begging."

"Begging?"

"He is one of the hottest commodities around. But I hear he is very selective. That's the best sign of all. He either has a good head on his shoulders, good management...or both."

"So...do you like him?"

"I have to admit, at first I didn't pay much attention. But then I caught him on some late-night show. Don't remember which one. I was riveted. I couldn't believe his stage presence. And that voice! It just does something...I don't know, he grabs you somewhere, takes something vital and leaves you...I honestly don't know how to describe it. He's a superstar...no doubt about it. I wish I had a piece. So does everyone else."

I have been floating ever since this conversation. We know...we've always known. But now they know, too.

Just wanted you to see Clay from the 'other' side... :) Have a great day! :)


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To Clay, With Love
Bridge Over Troubled Water
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Look at all of us, CLAY. You know we love you.




Says: Debbie at December 29, 2004 06:41 AM

That's a great article! Thanks for posting it.

Says: Patti at January 23, 2005 12:06 PM

Personaly, i think you are all a bunch of lame retards. Clay Aiken is SO darn Sexy...it's not even funny.He is the MOST sexy male singer.....EVER! SO there....to all you losers.

Says: steph at January 26, 2005 12:52 PM

Don't forget that Clay is the most searched male on the internet. Wow, Clay's handprint went for over 15,000.00 for McDonalds no one else came even close. When he is on any tv show the ratings go way up. Funny, how Clay's Christmas special beat out the billboard award show. Funny the billboard had more than 4 singers or bands on it, but Clay proved to be what America wants. Not everyone likes him, we say here is to not carrying, because he has a huge fan base and it is growing everyday.

Says: deb at February 11, 2005 03:30 PM

One word: Claymates.

So.freaking.scary.

Says: at April 22, 2005 04:22 PM

i love clay

Says: mercedes at May 4, 2005 02:54 PM

i think that the article was perfect and "theres nothin more to say then."

Says: meshia at May 11, 2005 09:56 PM

That article was perfect. Couldn't have said it better my self. Clay has this essence of mystery about him, with this beautiful heart he loves to share. The man is Damn sexy...thats it!

Says: Heather at August 6, 2005 11:03 PM

I think Clay Aiken is incredibly sexy! Thats coming from a 25 year old women, not a little teeny booper.

Says: Jessie at August 11, 2005 01:12 AM

In my opinion, Clay, is a very sexy "man". In his performances, he is the epitome of beauty and, whether beknownst to him or not,is quite suggestive rather than direct in his performances in relation to sexual appeal to his audiences. By doing this, he just leaves everyone in awe and "coming back for more" (good song by the way Clay!)He is sooooo captivating, and just from what "I" have witnessed, he definitely commands a stage. He certainly has grown/matured from his days at Americon Idol. Appears to be his own take-charge kind of man. A definite leader. I think during these present times, I have found no one that could and/or can hold a candle next to "Clay Aiken". He is a mystery and a challenge, one well worth checking out, and one that I personally hope never fades away, either by his own choice or anyone elses. Sexy? again, the answer is yes. I would have to say, "CLAY AIKEN" IS A VERY SEXY "MAN".

Says: monica - mobile at August 12, 2005 11:08 PM

Ok...y'all who say Clay ISN'T sexy, you suck. Get a life. Clay's sexy, and DAMN to people know it. Get over yourselves and your Clay bashing...*rolls eyes*

ROCK ON, CLAY! I THINK YOU'RE THE SEXIEST GUY EVER!

Says: Wouldn't You Like to Know... at September 21, 2005 04:36 PM

Clay AIken makes me wet.

Says: Alyssa at October 25, 2005 12:57 AM

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