This week’s 90s Hottie was inspired by a friend of mine. In fact, we had a bit of a disagreement about this celebrity’s 90s Hottie status. First, take a look at him in the prime of his 90s hotness:
And here is one more, just for good measure:
While it’s undeniable that Stephen Dorff was a 90s Hottie, I cannot deny that something in his past keeps me from being able to fully accept him into 90s Hottie greatness.
I hate to be a Judgy Judgerson, and I’m sure she’s a really nice lady and all, but I just can’t get over this:
(photo circa 2005)
My friend seems to think this doesn’t matter, that a 90s Hottie should only be judged on the decade he flourished in and anything that happens afterwards is a moot point.
My friend also doesn’t take issue with the whole Pamela Anderson thing, so I don’t know how heavily I should weigh this opinion.
Now I turn to you: Does a 90s Hottie need to maintain a standard of hotness past the 90s to be considered one of the great hotties of their decade? Or is the only criteria that they were hot between the years of 1990-99?
Discuss.
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A 90's hottie is just that–hot in the 90's. Some of them are lucky enough to have maintained their hotness over the years (I'm looking at you, Zack Morris!)
Let's forgive Stephen Dorff for his lapse of judgement during his time with Ms. Anderson.
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The Little Hen House Reply:
April 30th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
You know, I think you have a point. Remember Edward Furlong? So, yeah. I'll try not to judge Stephen Dorff for the error in his ways. I'm sure the new millennium was a confusing time for him.
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The Little Hen House Reply:
April 30th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
You know, I think you have a point. Remember Edward Furlong? So, yeah. I'll try not to judge Stephen Dorff for the error in his ways. I'm sure the new millennium was a confusing time for him.
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Jeez – I hate to say it, but I'm not even sure I knew who Stephen Dorff was before I googled him.
But, if we're weighing in, the hotness should only be judged based on the decade in which they're being judged . . . if Johnny Depp were to go on a heroin binge, get multiple face tattoos, and start sleeping with Courtney Love, I'd still say that he'd qualify as "hot" in the 90's.
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The Little Hen House Reply:
April 30th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
It's possible that I would still think Johnny Depp was hot after all that.
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The Little Hen House Reply:
April 30th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
It's possible that I would still think Johnny Depp was hot after all that.
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I love him. Hot hot hot.
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The Little Hen House Reply:
April 30th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
Another vote for Team Dorff. I should just concede now.
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The Little Hen House Reply:
April 30th, 2012 at 1:23 pm
Another vote for Team Dorff. I should just concede now.
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I Googled him, and I'm still not sure I know who this guy is. But at any rate, I personally try not to even look at pics of celebs who were hot in some decade past…mostly because it completely ruins their hotness for me. Whenever I see them in their old movie or show, all I can think of is "Man, he looks like crap now." So generally I try not to bother and just keep the fantasy alive.
I wouldn't feel too bad about him cozying up with Pam Anderson. I mean, she sort of falls into the same category, right?
This was funny! Keep 'em coming!
Smiles, Jenn @Misadventures in Motherhood
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The Little Hen House Reply:
April 30th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
I think that's some very reasonable advice. Very few 90s Hotties have been able to transcend the test of time. And you are so right about Pam. Man, she was a total 90s Hottie, a total legend.
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The Little Hen House Reply:
April 30th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
I think that's some very reasonable advice. Very few 90s Hotties have been able to transcend the test of time. And you are so right about Pam. Man, she was a total 90s Hottie, a total legend.
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Not sure who the guy is or why he's included, but Pam is def a 90's Hottie.
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The Little Hen House Reply:
April 30th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Thanks for not answering the question, Rob.
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The Little Hen House Reply:
April 30th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Thanks for not answering the question, Rob.
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I didn't know who he was but he is a 90s hottie for sure.
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The Little Hen House Reply:
April 30th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
Don't worry- he's kind of an obscure 90s hottie. Hot is hot is hot, so that's all that matters.
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The Little Hen House Reply:
April 30th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
Don't worry- he's kind of an obscure 90s hottie. Hot is hot is hot, so that's all that matters.
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He just needs to be hot during that decade. A lot can happen after hottie status. I understand your point, but let’s be honest who wouldn’t have bagged Pam Anderson?!?! I mean prior to her getting hep c of course.
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The Little Hen House Reply:
April 30th, 2012 at 9:36 pm
I am kind of dying right now. I heart you so much.
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The Little Hen House Reply:
April 30th, 2012 at 9:36 pm
I am kind of dying right now. I heart you so much.
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Stephen Dorff- definitely one of my celeb crushes.
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Ew. SD never did it for me and with pics like the one with PA, he never will.
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