A Cultural Icon

Every male singer who croons is compared to Frank Sinatra.

Every sitcom with an ensemble of young actors is compared to Friends.

No one after them can ever be an original again.

Every guy with a soft curly 'fro is compared to Justin Guarini.

Justin is a cultural icon.

Here are a few comparisons we've seen in just the last week or so.

Chris Sligh, American Idol hopeful:

Yeah, we don't think so. Nice try, though, Chris.


Robin Lopez, Stanford University basketball player:

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Only if you close your eyes and squint real hard.


Corbin Bleu, star of High School Musical and Jump In:

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If Justin had worn the 'fro when he was a teenager, this one might almost be a match.

Keep trying, guys. Someone might get it right.

Nah, it's already been done.

photo: Steward Volland, TV Guide