The Talent Show: Chris Evans

OK, I know. It's very easy to talk about how hot Chris Evans is when the pinnacle of his career, playing Captain America in The First Avenger, The Avengers, Thor: The Dark World, and tomorrow's The Winter Soldier, has been playing a justice-obsessed patriot who happens to be, you know, exceedingly hot. Maybe I'm taking shortcuts here by pointing out how hot this guy is, when we all know how hot he is, because Captain America is hot, and therefore of course Chris Evans should be, too. But, guys ... he's so hot.

The reality is this: I really, really liked The First Avenger - it's my favorite of the Phase 1 Marvel movies - and I think Captain America's cameo in Thor 2, as impersonated by Loki to Thor, was very funny indeed. Am I somewhat bummed that Evans seems burnt-out from the Captain America thing, talking openly about how he plans to transition into directing? And did this story from Vulture about how sad Evans seems since getting famous depress me? Of course.

But that's why I'm more than willing to give Chris Evans a hug. MANY HUGS. Just look at these pictures below and tell me you wouldn't give him a hug. Bearded or not ... hugs.

Oh, and see The Winter Soldier tomorrow. It's good, we swear! And have you heard Chris Evans is hot in it? I've heard that once or twice.