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“I’ll say sorry, but I’m not taking off my glasses.”

The other day, a very educational discussion arose after we just learned us some math, due to some students making some mean remarks about the young Justin Bieber. I pickpocketed my pensieve and told them when I was in high school, guys were saying the same thing about a little known band named N’Sync, with a main dude named Justin Timberlake, that is now one of the coolest dudes on the planet.

After a few inquiries, I described to them what it took to be classified as “cool.” Cool is just like the word that describes it. It’s timeless and elegant, used in any situation. Free of awkwardness and able to contain a swagger, but with confidence, without dipping toes into the pool of arrogance. Okay, so maybe the word “cool” doesn’t fit all that criteria, but you smell what I’m droppin.

Well, upon mentioning “coolest dude on the planet” the students proceeded to ask me to list who I thought were the “coolest dudes on the planet.” Off the top of my head, this is what we got. (Disclaimer: I am in no way insinuating that I possess this “cool”, I am merely an observer, and an American.)

Justin Timberlake

Ryan Seacrest

LeBron James

Brad Pitt

Ryan Reynolds

Zach Efron

John Krasinski

Michael Jordan

Andy Samberg

Ferris Bueller

(Obviously, I only put famous people, because if it included people I know, then it would just be your name.)

Now, there are those sad cases where someone whom possesses this “cool,” strays from the light uses his powers for evil. The video below, is of a young man who could’ve been one of the greats, but decided to use his powers in a less ethical arena.

WARNING: This is a news report, but it shows the equivalent of a man wearing a speedo. So, I told you, and I’m sorry. Please, forgive me.

“With great power, comes great responsibility.” -Ben Parker