I heart Jake Ryan
June 25, 2007 | Filed under: 10 years older, Humdrum
“It’s really human of you to listen to all my bullshit.” – Samantha Baker
I keep a long list of ‘Fodder’ on a bright pink sticky pad in my office. The random shit that comes to me in the middle of the day during a conference call or when thinking about what will be served at a barbeque. I had every intention of bringing the sticky with me this afternoon when I left at 3 PM. Sorry, I need to say that again and in bold italics: 3 PM. Even though I was given permission to leave at 2 PM, after I had enjoyed all of the Ben and Jerry’s my little heart could desire.
Basically, I work in heaven. If heaven included a free mini Ben and Jerry’s scoop shop, every Monday afternoon.
I was so full of a deliciously made New York Super Fudge Chunk sundae that I came home to watch the remaining half hour of General Hospital and then nap, because I was deliriously full of ice cream. Instead of falling asleep to The Departed or Fight Club or A Clockwork Orange again, I decided to go for something with a little less blood and instead decided to get a little John Cusack action.
Watching him all adorably pitiful in the rain in High Fidelity, brought me back to my very recent and intense introduction to Lloyd Dobler which for some reason led to Jake Ryan. I fell asleep thinking of Lloyd Dobler and Jake Ryan. Which – ignoring how my mind works for a brief moment – begs the question of Why? Why did it take me so many years to discover the wonder of Lloyd and Jake? And is it OK for me to play catch up some 20 years later? I mean how many objections would I get to discussing Jake Ryan every day for the next six months (or days) with an accompanying photo? My guess, is not too many.
Jen says:
No objections from me. Sixteen Candles is still one of my favorite movies of all time. And Jake Ryan? I’d tap that ass.
It’s now at the top of my netflix queue, since I haven’t seen it since sometime in the late 90’s. Also at the top of my queue - and I’m SO ASHAMED to admit this - Top Gun. Never saw it. And I don’t think I can help being like 19 months old when it came out.
Sueb0b says:
Everyone needs a Jake Ryan.
In other news, dang, I wish you were here enjoying a tanqueray and tonic with me.
gorillabuns says:
being that i am from that era, humor me…”jake? jake, he’s my man, we go waaay back.” (try to find that in the movie.)
i had a total crush on jake. so much so, i have a problem with my friend naming her 4 year old, jake.
and lloyd? you surely know, i totally believe in the dobler creed.
Dagny says:
Jake and Lloyd? I don’t know if my system could take both at this point in my life. But individually? Rowrrr! As a child of the 80s, all men have had to measure up to Lloyd and Jake.
That reminds me. I should contact my friend Emerald and see if she is up for an 80s teen fest. Our faves are Say Anything, anything by John Hughes, and Adventures in Babysitting.
girlgoyle says:
Where do you work again??? lol
Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah says:
I totally love Jake Ryan.
There is a good chance that I could recite “Sixteen Candles” in its entirety without having seen it in at least eight months.
Jennie says:
I love Lloyd Dobler. And Jake Ryan. Not as much as Lloyd Dobler, but still. There is love. I’m stopping now.
Jen says:
One more thing, you do realize that John Cusack is also in Sixteen Candles as one of the geeks, right? I always forget that …
Also, Top Gun? I love everything about that movie except for the love scene. Creeps me out, because it was the first time I remember feeling dirty. I was like 6 when that came out.
HollowSquirrel says:
Ditched in the Malibu, don’t know what to do.
LOVE me some Lloyd Dobler. And Jake Ryan.
Have you seen “The Sure Thing” with JC that came out before “Say Anything?” I actually like that one even better…can I say that? It’s never to late for Lloyd.
nopasanada says:
Alright, y’all, prepare to be dazzled come Monday. Actually make that Tuesday.
Rosemary says:
Ignoring John Cusack for the moment (but just for a moment), how long do you think GH is going to keep Alan hanging around as a ghost? Because my money’s on FOREVER.
Angela says:
Well, I suggest that you just print out a bunch of Jake and Lloyd pictures off of the internet and make a big collage and tape it next to your bed. Then you should write a couple of diaries about how you’re going to marry one of them and carry on a torrid affair with the other some day. That should pretty much get it out of your system!
Mocha says:
Hello? Is this Heather’s place? Do I…oh, crap…is this like an answering machine..? No, it’ can’t be since we’re living in a different time, so, what? A voicemail? HEATHER? CAN YOU HEAR ME?
Shit. I’ll call again later. In the meantime, Jake, Lloyd and I are hanging out. Callll meeeee….
metalia says:
By all means, proceed with the nonstop Jake Ryan posts.
(Let’s overlook the fact that I, um…thought the actor who played him was Matt Dillon until about 5 years ago.)
Maria says:
You wouldn’t get any objections from me. I watch these movies at every opportunity.
sandy says:
I’ve been playing catch with my blog reading and I forgot what I had to say…damn liquior! Anywayssssss…can I have my ass shaking music recommendations please?!?
Lisa says:
You could post about Jake Ryan twice a day and I wouldn’t get bored of it. Love love love.
Isabel says:
Dude, I LOVE JAKE RYAN.
So Sixteen Candles is my all time favorite movie. I mean it. What I love so much about Jake Ryan is how timeless he is. I mean, think about it; he was hot back in the 80’s when the movie came out, he was hot in the 90’s when I was in high school and he is still hot. The character is completely and utterly timeless.
I’ve loved him since I first laid eyes on him.
And every year on my birthday, I secretly hope he’ll show up in his red Porsche and make it the best birthday ever.
Isabel says:
And I’m with Sarah; I could repeat the entire movie to you verbatim. (This may or may not have something to do with why my husband refuses to watch it with me. Jerk.)