Things that are hot.

I keep reading articles about what is hot and what is not. So called journalists choose who belongs on the hot looking list.

Let me tell you what (or who) I think is hot…

If I mention a man, don’t be homophobic and say I am gay. To be honest, there are plenty of heterosexual men who have feelings about a man whom they deem to be good looking. It’s not about a rise in the loins. It’s not that kind of a hot, but the males do have these thoughts. They are just afraid to express it out loud, so it usually comes out as “I’ll bet HE gets laid a lot.”

Actually, when I get together with some of my less insecure friends, we will actually use the boring time between innings in a baseball game to give our list of top five good looking players. But to balance it out, we list the top ugliest players too, and make jokes about their “best” features.

This year’s Phillies team, whom I heavily rooted for, has three players who have the looks that could land them in GQ. Cole Hamels, Jason Werth and Pat Burrell. All that fame, money and they get to play professional sports, AND they get to be tall and handsome…there should be a law.

OK…off of my jealous list and on to my hot list…

In no particular order….

1) Ellen DeGeneres dancing. I tune in just to see her shaking her money maker. I find it sexy that she doesn’t try too hard, and wears clothes she could find in the Salvation Army.

2) A father holding hands with his child and slowly walking with them. I think it’s great when a dad offers that security to his little boy or girl.

3) A smart woman who exudes quiet confidence. It’s hard to come up with someone famous, because if they are in the public eye, chances are they have to be talkative to promote their business. There is no one you will see on TV who sits there and just listens. “The View” will not have a spin off called “The Ear.”

4) The entire LPGA. I love watching a woman swing a club, as long as it’s not aimed at me. Women golfers have more finesse and grace than the men.

5) Amanda Peet in a full frontal nude scene from the movie “Whole Nine Yards.” What some women don’t seem to comprehend, is that guys don’t just like naked female bodies or watch porn. What is really sexy about the Peet scene is that there was no sex being acted out, seduction or come on. She stood there completely nude and casually said her lines as if she were fully clothed, and wasn’t trying to hit us up for a lap dance or provoke arousal. Because she is not an “adult” actress, it makes it so much sexier.

6) Yoga bodies. This goes for men and women. It’s a body that has tone and doesn’t look like they are free basing testosterone.

7) Paul Newman and JoAnn Woodward. Being in show business and not seeing a lot of successful couples, it is gratifying and inspiring to see their love and commitment lasted so many years. Now that Paul Newman has passed away, I will have to find another couple with longevity to strive for. Any ideas? Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach? Ashton and Demi are at around five years, which is a golden anniversary in Hollywood!

8) Julie Luis Dreyfuss and Viveca Fox. These are really good looking women, but what puts them over the top is for their comedic performances on two of my favorite all time shows, “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Fox was so sexy when she slow danced with Larry David in the season’s last episode.

9) Waitresses, flight attendants and hotel receptionists. Okay, I know this is common to be attracted to people in service positions, but I like it when woman are forced to speak to me. I don’t have to come up with stupid come on lines either. “Can I get a refill?” is so much less stressful than “Is your name Windex? Cause I can see my face in your panties.”

10) Morgan Freeman. His look is not one that will land him a modeling contract, but his voice is very comforting. Whether he is talking about penguins or Andy Duframe, Morgan has a resonant vocal quality that can calm down Bill O’Reilly on Red Bull.

Do you have anything to add to the hot list? What does it for you?