Notes from the Field
Okay, look watching the Olympics is a full time job. And on top of looking for a full time job, romanticizing my life, and actively seeking a gay man therapist who can help me pull my shit together, I’ve had simply no time to write anything of substance.
That said, I do have a lot of opinions on men, as per use (short for usual; I’m a language pioneer). So let’s just take a look at my favorite hotties of 2020 (2021) Tokyo Olympics. (Yes, it’s US-centric. Sorry, blame it on my roots lmao).
Cuties of the USA Men’s Olympic Team
Yul Moldauer (24): USA Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Team Member
Yul Moldauer is the embodiment of “hi, sir.” He’s just an absolute sweetie, he’s goofie, and he is so stupid muscular. If you want to see him in action, you can check out the Men’s team finals or the Men’s Floor finals, where he placed 6th. I’d also suggest taking a peek at his Olympic Trials highlight reel here. And for his personality (and more of him being muscular and hot), look at his home gym set-up here!
Sam Mikulak (28): USA Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Team Member
Sam Mikulak…there are no words in the English language. Watching this man thrust his hot body into the air just to land down with enough force to break bones if done improperly…it’s erotic to say the least. He brings such a natural charisma to his performances in such a hyper-masculine, deeply athletic sport. I’d highly recommend watching any of his 3 Olympic performances. Beyond looks and skill, he’s an advocate for mental health, which adds to his attractiveness (for me). Plus, he’s got his pronouns in bio (ally vibes).
Erik Shoji (31): USA Men’s Volleyball Team Member
Erik is my personal king of Olympics TikTok. He’s so sweet and affable. He makes his teammates dance, he shows us the best food, and he looks incredibly sexy. Unfortunately, Erik Shoji has left Tokyo because his team did not make it to finals, but he made me care about volleyball for the first time in my life. So good on him.
Jagger Eaton (20): USA Men’s Skateboarding
Okay, maybe it’s problematic to have a crush on Jagger but look at that face. He’s such an absolute cutie and he’s so fucking cool (simply as judged by the sport he does). He always like bops around before he skates, just blasting his airpods (side-note, kinda rad skaters can compete to their own music in their airpods). Plus, as opposed to his teammate, he’s not a jackass. Go back and watch his street skating finals performance, where he earned Bronze. Also check out his Day in the Life!
Jay Litherland (25): USA Men’s Swim Team Member
Wow, wow, wow. Jay Litherland is truly divinely beautiful. I have such a giant crush on this man and I really cannot help myself. If he talked to me in person I wouldn’t be able to stop giggling. And watching him get silver in the 400 medley, right behind Chase Kalisz…big “hi where’s the Eiffel Tower?” vibes for me personally.
A farewell
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