All right, I admit it…I have a HUGE crush on Jon Stewart. But even if I didn’t have this bias, I would still be proclaiming my case: Jon Stewart makes the perfect Sunday Boyfriend. And here’s why:
1. He’s comfortable…comfortable in his own skin. Stewart consistently exudes confidence no matter what guest is on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. And if you’ve been reading the Sunday Boyfriend blog, then you know we here at SB think confidence is not just sexy, but über sexy. He is also comfortable with poking fun at himself. Not only can he pull off the “breaking down of the fourth wall” by laughing at his or his colleagues’ material with ease, but he’s also comfortable with poking fun at himself. And being comfortable is a key part of what Sunday Boyfriend is all about. Granted, SB comfort is primarily about how you feel within your SB relationship, but when you are comfortable with yourself, then comfort will pretty much follow you.
2. He’s always there for you. Every Monday through Thursday night you can count on snuggling up in bed, turning on the TV, and being entertained by Jon’s sense of humor. And no matter the type of SB relationship you have, having a Sunday Boyfriend who is always there for you, is fantastic.
3. He’s simply adorable when he giggles. OK, this might be more of a reason why he’s a perfect Sunday Boyfriend for me, but still…the man’s giggle makes me melt. When Stewart giggles, it’s a reminder that he’s not taking himself, or the situation at hand, too seriously. It’s contagious. It’s fun- pure fun; and SB is all about fun. Plus with all the serious issues and serious people in the world, it’s great to have someone out there reminding you to keep it real by saying we’re all people who just happen to be sharing the same planet.
4. He’s a great balance of smart and funny. The man has no problem weaving humor into the most serious of topics because he takes the time to be up to speed on current and historical facts. It’s not only that I appreciate this talent (because it is a talent), but I revel in the joy it is to encounter such a person. In an earlier post, I encouraged choosiness; to not just have a Sunday Boyfriend (or two, or a dozen) to say you have a Sunday Boyfriend. Because as I mentioned, there are some scary people out there and you don’t need to be putting yourself out there to everyone. Rather, respect yourself enough to be choosy. Find a Sunday Boyfriend who can not only help you with the New York Times crossword puzzle, but one who can also make you laugh.
So again, “snicky-snack” or platonic SB, whatever your Sunday Boyfriend needs are, you should be surrounding yourself with people who enhance your life, not hurt it. And whether you know it or not, you have the power to decide who is in your world. So fill it with more of the Jon Stewarts of the world and be comfy.
