“Most handsome” man seeks fame
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2006-02-16 18:14
Who is the most charming man in the world? David Beckham, Brad Pit or Tom Cruise? Neither of them, at least in the eyes of a salesman surnamed Lin who claims to be the most attractive guy on the globe.
Lin firmly believes he is the most handsome guy in the world.
“Many people say that I am far more charming than the movie stars, say, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Tse Ting Fung and I know this. I look young and mature.”
“I believe no one can top me in appearance, ” Lin said, ” I am ten times more handsome than any one else.”
Tse Ting Fung
“Handsome guys seldom brag about their outlooks, while the braggers are anything but handsome, ” Lin responded to those who may doubt that he is exaggerating about his appearance.
Lin, 165cm (5.4 feet) tall, called the news hotline of the Southern China Metropolis Daily earlier this month, asking the paper to help promote him into a celebrity.
He offered to treat a dinner to anyone who can make him famous.
“I’ll be very grateful to my future patrons. They are ten times more important than my parents. I will pay back by inviting them to a meal,” Lin said.
Eager to become a star, Lin claimed that his face is more than enough to make him famous, though he was not gifted in arts and performing.
Takeshi Kaneshiro
When asked about the best-looking part on him, Lin alleged that each part is perfect and no defects can be found.
“It’s standard” was his reply to questions about his 165-cm stature.
Lin used to be a waiter and now working as a salesman at a market selling steel products. The 24-year-old man has never formally dated a girl though quite a number of women have shown interests in him, according to Lin.
Whenever he is idle, he just looks into the mirror to enjoy his handsome appearance or posing for pictures, according to Lin.
“His illusion originates from narcissism,” a psychologist in Hainan University said, adding that narcissism can often make people feel too good about themselves.
self esteem is a good thing -_-
by Barbara Sheridan May 30th, 2008 at 9:38 amWow. He might actually be hot if he wasn’t such a tool. LOL.
Thanks for the article, I needed a good laugh today. What an egotistical jerk. It would make a great story…if anyone were willing to actually acknowledge him and make him famous. We can only hope that all he gets to be is an internet joke. God forbid this works and every self centered a-hole strives for this kind of attention.
As if we women didn’t have enough to deal with. Sheesh.
Hugs
by Dakota Rebel May 30th, 2008 at 9:43 amDakota Rebel
The other two - YES, Lin - not so much. But hey, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right? If the guy thinks he’s hot, who am I to disagree? Don’t think you’re going to find too many 5′4″ heroes in romance novels though.
by Mia Varano May 30th, 2008 at 12:38 pmPretty…stupid…and an asshat. I guess he’s the whole package, huh?
Seriously, I’m just stunned at this level of narcissim.
by Bronwyn Green May 30th, 2008 at 6:42 pmHe is actually pretty cute physically. Too bad, the real attraction of a man, or anyone, is their personality and what he’s saying isn’t very attractive.
by Ashley Ladd May 30th, 2008 at 8:59 pmThe 24-year-old man has never formally dated a girl though quite a number of women have shown interests in him, according to Lin.
Ah, that was the important line for me. I see this all the time throughout Asia. Young men often try to “woo” women by telling them how handsome/skilled at kissing/charming they are, boasting that they are better than [insert latest heart-throb's name here].
It’s all a bit of a game and there are usually big smiles on all faces concerned while it’s going on. The young man is hoping that, by saying such outrageous things, a girl may be amused and a little curious and agree to go out with him.
I know how this works because it’s been tried on me a number of times (when I was younger). :) Looks like Lin has taken it one step further by appealing directly to a newspaper to help him pitch woo.
by Kaz Augustin May 31st, 2008 at 4:26 amWell…at least he’s getting the fame he wanted.
by Jennah Sharpe May 31st, 2008 at 9:38 amI don’t know about the “most handsome” claim, but he certainly may have lit upon a brilliant self-marketing scheme!
by Katrina Strauss May 31st, 2008 at 10:40 amI think he’s very cute myself. But obviously very vain as well.
by Kate St. James May 31st, 2008 at 7:59 pmOkay, I looked over the post again, and I’m confused. Is the guy claiming he’s handsome the guy in the bottom two photographs? Or are those different guys completely? They’re both extremely cute to me. The guy in the top photo…not so much. But then he’s too far away to tell.
by Kate St. James May 31st, 2008 at 8:01 pm