What Ever Happened to Ralph Macchio?
And, now for something completely different … I’ve got Ralph Macchio on my mind. Why? Because I’m odd, that’s why. But, anyway, remember him? The Karate Kid? Well, just in case you’ve been losing sleep over this man’s whereabouts, here’s the scoop …
Where should I start? I guess the beginning is as good a place as any. Ah, Ralphie. In his breakout role in the movie The Outsiders, you may remember him as the dying burned guy who listens to his friend, Ponyboy, recite the Robert Frost poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay”. Even with his boyish good looks, it’s hard for Macchio to stand out in a film chockfull of Eye Candy such as Matt Dillon, Rob Lowe, and Tom Cruise. Nevertheless, Ralph Macchio’s performance doesn’t go unnoticed. After The Outsiders, he lands the lead role in the film “The Karate Kid”.
It’s likely that you remember Ralph Macchio’s one-legged-both-arms-raised karate pose more than the dozens of movies in which he appears after the Karate Kid’s release. So, I guess he hasn’t really been up to much recently — with the notable exception of presenting at the Asian Excellence Awards special tribute to the late Pat Morita (Mr. Miyagi) earlier this year.
So, that’s the scoop on Ralph Macchio. I’ll now place him safely back in the “80s Hotties Vault” where he belongs — with other people like: Joaquin (Leaf) Phoenix’s brother River; the boys of Menudo; Downtown Julie Brown; and the guy who regularly stood in close proximity to Don Johnson’s naked ankles while shooting Miami Vice, Phillip Michael Thomas. Hmmm … I wonder who’s in your 80s (or 90s) Hotties Vault?
March 27th, 2006 at 8:57 am
Erin Gray from “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.” That suit she wore did something for the testosterone.
March 27th, 2006 at 9:56 am
Elizabeth Shue, also from Karate Kid; Whitney (pre-Bobby); Belinda Carlisle, Natalie Cole, the late Laura Branigan, Gloria Estefan, that Lisa Lisa chick, Molly Ringwald, Kelly McGillis, Paula Abdul, Janet. And I always wanted to snog with Erin Gray.
March 27th, 2006 at 12:39 pm
90s because I’m still slightly green, I was born in the 80s!;
This is embarassing. I used to think Peter Andre was fanciable when I was about 13. Crap. I can’t even remember that now without cringing.
March 27th, 2006 at 2:51 pm
Emilio Estevez, oh yeah.
March 27th, 2006 at 9:47 pm
AWE & Raymond: I Googled “who the fuck is Erin Gray” and I eventually got to this site. She is a hottie.
Darwin: Believe it or not, I don’t think he ever made it to this side of the pond.
Dear Lovey Heart: He was in The Outsiders too!! :) My favorite Emilio Estevez movie? The Breakfast Club.
March 27th, 2006 at 10:04 pm
Stolie
Interesting use of WTF on Google.
March 27th, 2006 at 10:52 pm
im mad you referred to him as the “dying burned guy!” HA..you are too funny!
March 27th, 2006 at 11:59 pm
mmm…
i got nuthin’. I was 11 whent he 80s ended, and i know i had crushes…sadly, people like members of NKOTB.
Er…nuthin’.
March 28th, 2006 at 12:16 am
Raymond: I’m a bona fide Googling Idiot.
rcknrobin: You like that, huh? :)
Sid: I *loved* NKOTB. Truth be told, I have the Hanging Tough CD and I’ve been known to bust it out during parties …
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Listen up everybody if you wanna take a chance. Just get on the floor and do the New Kids dance. Don’t worry about nothing cause it won’t take long. We’re gonna put you in a trance with the funky song.
Cause you gotta be…
Hangin’ tough
Singing tough
Singing tough
Are you tough enough?
Hangin’ tough
Singing tough
Singing tough
We’re rough
Oh Oh Oh Oh
Oh Oh Oh Oh
Everybody’s always talking about who’s on top. Don’t cross our paths cause you’re gonna get stopped. We ain’t gonna give anybody any slack. And if you try to keep us down we’re gonna come right back.
And you know we’re …
Hangin’ tough
Singing tough
Singing tough
Are you tough enough?
Hangin’ tough
Singing tough
Singing tough
We’re rough
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Get loose everybody cause we’re gonna do our thing. Cause you know it ain’t over till the fat lady sings.
Check it out…
(Music Break)
March 28th, 2006 at 12:21 am
PS: Psssst! Jordan Knight was my favorite New Kid.
March 28th, 2006 at 2:03 pm
Sean Astin of the late 80s and Anthony Michael Hall.
Because I (heart) Dorks.
March 28th, 2006 at 2:42 pm
Sean Astin was the kid in the Goonies, right? And, he was “Rudy” the Notre Dame football player, too, wasn’t he? Yeah, he was a cutie.
And, you’re right … Anthony Michael *IS* a dork!! ;)